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SYMPHORCE Launches Studio Diary

Guitarist Cede Dupont of the German power metallers SYMPHORCE has launched a studio diary on the group's official forum. The band has just entered House of Music studios in Winterach, Germany with producer Dennis Ward to begin recording its new album, "Become Death", due in February/March via Metal...

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MATT SORUM, RICHIE KOTZEN, BRIAN TICHY Among Guests On STEVIE SALAS CD

Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, GILBY CLARKE, PRIDE & GLORY) and Dave Abbruzzese (PEARL JAM) are among the guest musicians on the new STEVIE SALAS CD, "Be What It Is", which is available from R&C Ltd....

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TRIVIUM Drummer Discusses His Technique

TRIVIUM drummer Travis Smith is featured in the January 2007 issue of Modern Drummer magazine (web site). An excerpt from the interview follows: Modern Drummer: On the subject of your double kick technique, how did you get your start, and how did it progress through the years? Travis: I got my first...

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'Trailer Park Boys' Perform With GUNS N' ROSES In Halifax: Video Available

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Ryan has submitted the following report: "I was at the GUNS N' ROSES show in Halifax [Monday] night [Nov. 20] and Julian, Ricky and Bubbles from the 'Trailer Park Boys' [Canadian comedy show/film] joined them on stage. Bubbles [a.k.a. actor/musician Mike Smi...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Headlining Tour Dates Announced

Massachusetts' metal heavyweights ALL THAT REMAINS will embark on a full North American headlining tour beginning in late January. Support for the bill will come from MISERY SIGNALS, THE HUMAN ABSTRACT and split support along the way from CELLADOR and labelmates LIGHT THIS CITY. The tour will be ALL...

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Guitarist RICHIE KOTZEN Issues New Solo Album 'Into The Black'

Guitarist Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG) has just released his 14th solo album, "Into the Black". "With the exception of my last album, 'Get Up', a lot of my records have been a bit all over the map style-wise and on this CD I wanted to sort of pull it all together," states Kotzen. "I ...

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BLIND MELON: New Music Available Online

Three brand-new BLIND MELON tracks — "Make a Difference", "For My Friends" and "Harmful Belly" — have been posted online at www.blindmelonmach2.com. Also available at the same location is a video of the band performing the song "Harmful Belly" live in the studio (with the studio recording of the son...

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ALICE COOPER's CHRISTMAS PUDDING: Details Revealed

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, the official Christmas Pudding site has revealed the details of the lineup for this year's event. Performing will be Alice Cooper and the original ALICE COOPER members Michael Bruce, Neil Smith, and Dennis Dunaway, Tommy Shaw and JACK BLADE BAND, Danny Seraphi...

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SYMPHORCE: 'Become Death' Track Listing Revealed

German power metallers SYMPHORCE, featuring BRAINSTORM frontman Andy B. Franck, are preparing to enter House of Music studios in Winterach, Germany with producer Dennis Ward to begin recording their new album, "Become Death", due in February/March via Metal Blade Records. According to the band, the...

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VIKING SKULL Announces New Lineup, Begins Work On New Album

Vocalist/guitarist Roddy Stone of the Corby, U.K.-based old-school metallers VIKING SKULL has recruited drummer Jules Cooper and bassist Jess Margera to complete the group's current lineup following the recent departures of Darren Smith (guitar) and Gordon Morrison (drums). The band is currently in...

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SLASH Performs With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood: Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was one of the guest musicians who performed with CAMP FREDDY Thursday night (Nov. 16) on an outdoor stage in the middle of Hollywood, California as part of Best Buy's celebration of the new Playstation 3 console. The party was held behind one of the...

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CAMP FREDDY Records SLADE Cover For Christmas Single

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — has just completed...

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ALL THAT REMAINS To Headline North American Tour In January, February

Massachusetts' metal heavyweights ALL THAT REMAINS will embark on a full North American headlining tour beginning in late January. Support for the bill will come from MISERY SIGNALS, THE HUMAN ABSTRACT and split support along the way from CELLADOR and labelmates LIGHT THIS CITY. The tour will be ALL...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Produce New DARKEST HOUR Album

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend's wife Tracy — who takes care of much of Devin's business affairs (including his label HevyDevy Records) — has issued the following update: "The big news this time is an addition to the HevyDevy family. Devin and I would like to announce the birth of baby b...

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GLENN HUGHES: Last Four Dates Of European Tour Cancelled

Glenn Hughes' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) web site has been updated with the following message: "Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, the last four dates of the Glenn Hughes European tour in Zurich, Munich, Koln and Bochum [Nov. 26-30] have regrettably been cancelled, and all tickets will...